Within the café we are currently exhibiting ceramics, original paintings, prints and pottery by local artists all of which are for sale. The collection includes cards with original designs with prices ranging from £2 for cards, £25 for original unframed art up to £350 for large framed paintings. Ceramics and pottery are priced from £10 upwards. The exhibitions are now a regular feature of the café and will change every 6-8 weeks. The current exhibition includes work by:

Bali Edwards

Catherine McVean

Jim Green

Jaylex

If you would like to exhibit within the café please contact Kingston Arts at info@kingstonarts.co.uk. Below are some of the artists who are currently exhibiting:

Anna Dyson

I am an artist based in Kingston Upon Thames in South West London.

I work in a spontaneous style and find that this is a creative outlet for me to express myself which is something i have some difficulty with due to having Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.

My style and approach to the way I now paint developed as I discovered I was experiencing problems with reading text, however painting has now become a positive and important part of my day to day life.

I gain pleasure in the different ways people of all ages react to my work and the way they see things in my paintings that are important to them. My works are untitled until you give them a title, whatever they inspire in you – the choice is yours.

Catherine McVean

After my son was born, I set myself a challenge to paint a name painting to mark his 6 month birthday – for a new mum, this felt like a big thing to achieve. I painted his name illustrated with pictures of each of his favourite toys, and I loved doing it. The next step was painting name illustrations for my friends as gifts. One thing led to another and Rabbit Illustrations was born.

Bali Edwards

I was first introduced to pottery at an evening class in 2004. I loved it so much that I decided to carry on and share my enthusiasm with others. I’ve been painting since childhood and ceramics gave me another challenging and very tactile canvas to paint on. www.pots4u.com

Jim Green

Jim Green studied Art and Design Technology at Shoreditch College graduating 1978 . He has worked for the last 38 Years as a local teacher at Beverley Boys School and Tolworth Girls School.
Since retiring from teaching in September 2015 Jim has indulged his love of Art and used his free time to produce work inspired by his former students.
The local area Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Polesden Lacey and Lewes in Sussex, where Jim grew up, have provided locations for his work. Sketching and combining traditional painting techniques with digital art has allowed Jim to develop his own style. The Work of David Hockney and Georgia O Keefe has also influenced the work on display.
For further information and commissions please contact Jim on Jvgreen11@btinternet.com

Jaylex

Hand-made delicate clay accessories

These decorative items are formed from clay and are 100% hand-made, each one as individual and unique as the next. The clay used is so light that it is absolutely wearable, and the gloss finish adds durability to the accessories whilst ensuring they stay dust-free. All items take several days to create, as the piece is fashioned from soft clay, left overnight for the paint to dry and then finally varnished to provide a glossy finish.jaylexshoe.blogspot.co.uk

Within the café we are currently exhibiting ceramics, original paintings, prints and pottery by local artists all of which are for sale. The collection includes cards with original designs with prices ranging from £2 for cards, £25 for original unframed art up to £350 for large framed paintings. Ceramics and pottery are priced from £10 upwards. The exhibitions are now a regular feature of the café and will change every 6-8 weeks.
If you would like to exhibit within the café please contact Kingston Arts at info@kingstonarts.co.uk.
The current exhibition includes work by:

Catherine Philips

Catherine Philips is an abstract painter and video artist, and is fascinated by the moon, by nature and the world around us; she creates a lot of her paintings in a spontaneous, unplanned way; this is often in response to music that she listens to, dreams or just as an experiment. She loves bold colours and strongly believes in the healing power of art.www.ostaralondon.co.uk/

Louisa Saffioti

Having been brought up in a rural part of Somerset has influenced my work strongly and often my paintings are focused on this aspect of the city, the parks, the river and open spaces. I like the accessibility of these areas and try to re-create something of their tranquillity and beauty in my paintings. My favourite medium is watercolour but I also use acrylics and most recently mixed media – collage and watercolour.

Bali Edwards

I was first introduced to pottery at an evening class in 2004. I loved it so much that I decided to carry on and share my enthusiasm with others. I’ve been painting since childhood and ceramics gave me another challenging and very tactile canvas to paint on. www.pots4u.com

Yvonne Dunne

Yvonne Dunne is an award winning Surrey based Photographer who specialises in Wedding Photography, Portrait and Event.http://www.yvonnedunne.co.uk/

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Festival choral evensong

Thames Philharmonic Choir

Sunday 1 November

6:00pm

Thames Philharmonic Choir joins the Vicar of Twickenham, the Rev’d Jeff Hopkin Williams, to celebrate All Saints’ Day. Music will include Charles Villiers Stanford’s joyous setting in B flat of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Charles Wood’s anthem Give us the wings of faith, and John Bate’s own setting of the Responses.
Director: Max Barley.
Organist: Andrew Lenon.

Admission free

St Mary’s Parish Church
Church Street
Twickenham
TW1 3NJ

The early nights club

Medieval, Tudor and Restoration Music

Wednesday 4 November

7:30pm – 9:30pm

Princes in the Tower – a mischievous minstrel trio – lead an evening of songs, stories and dance tunes with guest performers, early music recordings and an open mic session for aspiring performers of historical treasures.
Refreshments provided.
Follow Princes in the Tower on facebook

Festival Launch Party

Friday 6 November

7:30pm – late

Celebrate the official opening of Festival of the Voice 2015 in the luxurious new function room at Langleys. Enjoy entertainment, fine wine, canapes and great company.

Attendance by invitation only

Langleys Restaurant & Wine Bar
158 Ewell Road
Surbiton
KT6 6HE

Italian Story-telling and Movie

Saturday 7 November

3:30pm – 5:30pm

The enchanting Max Spera, an Italian story-teller, returns to the cornerHOUSE to lead a fun day for children. The story, Quando Maree Cielo decidono di innamorarsi (When Sky and Sea fall in love with each other), will be followed by an Italian movie with subtitles: Dragon Trainer 2.

For the entire family / per tutta la famiglia.
Adults £3 / children £1 / under 3’s free
Pay on the door
For more information go to the IBA website or contact Maria on 07895 434661

cornerHOUSE Arts Centre,
116 Douglas Road,
Surbiton, KT6 7SB

Public speaking workshop

Susanna Klemm

Sunday 8 November

10:30am – 1:00pm

Susanna Klemm, an actress and workshop leader, will guide you through an experiential session, empowering you to speak confidently in public situations. Susanna will focus on breathing and centring the voice; exploring different styles of speeches and using cue cards and visual aids.

£10 £6 KA Members & Concessions.
Advance booking only.

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3rd Floor, Surrey House
34 Eden Street,
Kingston,
KT1 1ER

Arts Salon

Wednesday 11 November

7:00pm – 9:00pm

You are invited to an informal evening of wine, nibbles and Arts networking.

Reserve place in advance online by filling out the form below

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Vinoteque of Surbiton
12 Claremont Road,
KT6 4QU

Create your own confidence cocktail

Dr Mariette Jansen

Saturday 14 and 28 November

9:00am – 4:00pm – 2 day course

With the award winning Dr Mariette Jansen, create your own Confidence Cocktail and build a strong foundation for confidence from the inside out. This course is for anyone who would like to feel more confident, in work or in life. Includes personal coaching session, psychometric test and 2 days of mind blowing teachings.

Speaking confidently

Anton Kardasis

Sunday 15 November

10:30am – 12 noon

This workshop will break through barriers and obstacles of speaking publicly, giving you the confidence to use your voice effectively wherever you go! Work alongside actor, Anton Kardasis, to learn some great techniques to transform how you communicate.

Admission free
Reserve your place in advance by filling out the form below:

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3rd Floor, Surrey House, 34 Eden Street,
Kingston, KT1 1ER

Counterpint

Polyphony down the pub

Tuesday 17 November

7:00pm

Come and sing masterpieces by Renaissance and Baroque composers, while drinking outstanding wines and superb real ales, in one of Kingston’s hidden gems! Music is available in advance for those who wish to participate. All welcome to listen and enjoy the experience.

Open rehearsal

Kingston Orpheus Choir

Wednesday 18 November

8:00pm

Kingston Orpheus Choir is rehearsing a programme of music by Vaughan Williams for its concert in December. You are invited to come and listen to the rehearsal to see whether you like the way they rehearse and whether the Orpheus is a choir you would consider joining. New members accepted without audition.

Admission Free
Plenty of free parking adjacent to the Church

St John the Evangelist Church,
Springfield Rd,
Kingston, KT1 2SB

Kingston Christmas lights

Switch on

Thursday 19 November

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Yes, it’s that time of year again! Get yourselves into Kingston for the traditional Christmas Lights switch on! Enjoy the markets, performers, school choirs, face painters and Santa’s Grotto.

Festivities start at 3pm with the ‘switch on’ at 6pm.

Dracula

Friday 20 November

7:45pm

Be afraid, be very afraid! The stage production of Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror novel will bring a chill to Surbiton! This 1927 adaptation, by John L Balderston, starred Bela Lugosi in the titular role on Broadway. It’s revised from Hamilton Deane’s original stage version of the 19th century novel. Director Colin Goodger said menacingly: “It should be very atmospheric.”

The Streets

Friday 20 November

all day

The Streets brings dynamic musical encounters to the high street. Programmed by the borough’s Arts Office as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, watch out for pop up performances and free family focused activities!
Supported by Arts Council England.thestreets.london

Admission Free

Kingston Town Centre

The Streets

Saturday 21 November

all day

Programmed with acclaimed music producer, Serious, day two of The Streets brings more musical treats to Kingston including a cappella sensation, The Soil, from South Africa.thestreets.london

Kingston Town Centre

Serious Sing Workshop

Rajana Ghatak

Saturday 21 November

10:30am

Take part in Serious Sing, with the amazing Rajana Ghatak. A highlight of the EFG London Jazz Festival, this is your chance to explore jazz classics in a free, fun and informal two hour workshop with a top vocalist.

Admission free, no booking required.

Kingston United Reformed Church,
Eden Street,
Kingston KT1 1HZ

Story Time for Children

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Saturday 21 November

2pm and 3pm

David Lawson Lean will be reading selected extracts from Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ to commemorate 150 years since its publication. The event is aimed at children aged 5 upwards. Feel free to come dressed as your favourite Wonderland character.’
There are two readings, one at 2pm and one at 3pm, with both lasting for around 30 – 40 minutes.
Anyone at the first session is welcome to attend the 3pm session as well.
Admission free

The Living Text!

Workshop

Sunday 22 November

10:30am – 12:30pm

Award winning international Director, Malin B. Erikson, explores text and unlocks character behaviour through physical and vocal exercises. A must for actors!
More about the tutor at www.malinberikson.com

£10 / £6 KA Members & Concessions

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3rd Floor, Surrey House,
34, Eden Street,
Kingston, KT1 1ER

Junior Drama Performance

Rediscovering Alice

Tuesday 24 November

8:00pm

To mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, Kingston Junior Drama Company performs David Lawson Lean’s play ‘Rediscovering Alice.’ This physical theatre production tells the true life story of the real Alice, and the tale of her original copy of the manuscript – alongside the more famous story imagined for her by Lewis Carroll in 1865.

Tickets are £4.00 each (no concessions) and can be reserved by email only on:kingstonjdc@aol.com

cornerHOUSE Arts Centre,
116 Douglas Road,
Surbiton, KT6 7SB

Junior Drama Performance

Rediscovering Alice

Wednesday 25 November

7:30pm

To mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, Kingston Junior Drama Company performs David Lawson Lean’s play ‘Rediscovering Alice.’ This physical theatre production tells the true life story of the real Alice, and the tale of her original copy of the manuscript – alongside the more famous story imagined for her by Lewis Carroll in 1865.

Tickets are £4.00 each (no concessions) and can be reserved by email only on:kingstonjdc@aol.com

cornerHOUSE Arts Centre,
116 Douglas Road,
Surbiton, KT6 7SB

The early nights club

Medieval, Tudor and Restoration Music

Wednesday 25 November

7:30pm – 9:30pm

Princes in the Tower are joined by the Society of Imaginary Friends for songs, dance tunes, mass singing, early music recordings and an open mic session.
Refreshments provided.
Follow Princes in the Tower on facebook

Classical rhetoric in the arts

Judy Tarling Masterclass

Thursday 26 November

7:00pm – 9:30pm

‘Held by the Ears’
Musician and musicologist, Judy Tarling, introduces principles of Rhetoric deriving from ancient Greece, and leads musicians and actors in applying them to Renaissance and Baroque pieces.

£10 – observer (enjoy some audience participation)
£15 – To participate
There is only space for 8 actors and 4 musicians.

Actors

Dylan Thomas

Delivery Contempt

Delivery Anger

Blazon

If We Offend

Peacham exclamations

Reading Exercise Figs

Sidney Astrophil and Stella

‘The Good old days’

A music hall extravaganza

Saturday 28 November

7:45pm

An evening of nostalgia and fun at the cornerHOUSE, Surbiton. Old-time music-hall songs to sing along with, dramatic recitations, comedy and of course a cornucopia of magniloquent parlance! Prizes on offer for the most authentic Victorian/Edwardian costume.

Creatively Speaking

Matt Ward

Sunday 29 November

11:00am – 12:30pm

Matt Ward, creativity expert and founder of You Creative Rebel will lead a creative workshop, empowering participants to take action and realise their dreams. The workshop will use a variety of fun exercises and visualisation techniques.

Admission Free. Advance booking required.
Reserve your place by filling out the form below or calling: 07943 029 985

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3rd Floor, Surrey House,
34 Eden Street,
KT1 1ER

Juice vocal ensemble

Anna Snow, Sarah Dacey, Kerry Andrew

Saturday 5 December

7:30pm

Thames Concerts presents this award-winning experimental vocal trio for a fabulous evening of music. “These three are feisty and will take on anything… the variety and virtuosity are astonishing.” – BBC Music Magazine.
Pre-performance talk at 6:45pm. Audience refreshments available from 6:30pm

Christmas Concert

Carols for Choir and Audience

Saturday 5 December

7:30pm (Open rehearsal at 2.30pm)

The programme consists of two works for Christmas by English composers, together with a selection of popular carols.Bush Christmas CantataBob Chilcott On Christmas Night
Chloe Hinton – mezzo soprano
Max Barley – organ
John Bate – conductor

A six week course for writers looking to develop skills in prose or scriptwriting, starting 22nd September at Kingston Arts.
Run by Andy Moseley, playwright, author and graduate of the University of East Anglia’s School of Creative Writing, the course provides opportunities to share your work and receive feedback and health checks on your story ideas and the extent to which your plot, characters and writing bring them to life.
Detailed feedback will be provided on individual chapters or scenes, and there will be tailored exercises covering common problems writers face and specific difficulties participants may be having.
There will also be collaborative creating writing exercises to help you explore different approaches to writing and how to run with ideas and turn them into something new.
The course costs £60, or £54 for Kingston Arts Members. Course dates are Tuesdays from 22nd September to 3rd November (excluding 13 October) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
For further details or to join the course, e-mail Andy Moseley at andy.moseley@virgin.netwww.andymoseley.com

Paint the High Street Red (or blue or green or pink) with the Suburban Sketchers, part of the New Malden Creative’s Art Festival on Saturday September 12th 2015 from 10am – 1pm.
Register 9:45 am at the Malden Centre, bring a sketch book, pencil and paints.
For more details email sketchnewmalden@gmail.com

Have you ever written a short play that deserves to be performed – or have you always wanted to?
If so, the cornerHOUSE one act plays festival needs you.
The arts centre in Douglas Road, Surbiton, is asking people to create a play for the oneACTS 2016, its week-long showcase of original writing which will take place from Monday, May 9 until Saturday, May 14 2016.
Numerous subjects have been covered over the 11 years that the festivalhas been running, including plays on Elvis, a mouse hunt, a sudoku addict, the antics of a group of clowns, internet dating, a fun run, and a time-travelling Ofsted inspector.
Don’t worry if you haven’t attempted anything like this before. You can find all the information you need on its website at www.thech.org or email oneacts@thecornerhouse.

Jon Constant, chairman of the festival which has become a well established and highly respected event in the local arts scene, said:

“The plays need to be short – 15 to 30 minutes long – so if you have an original idea and would like to see it staged, why not have a go?
A number of plays will be selected by a panel of judges out of all those received and yours may well be the lucky one. Even it isn’t, you will still get feedback to help you with your future writing.”

The deadline for submission of plays is Saturday, October 31 2015. After that, directors will be chosen, actors will be cast, and your work will come to life on stage.
Guidance notes on how to submit your plays can be found on the cornerHOUSE website.
So, get your thinking caps on, put fingers to keyboard, and start writing – those judges are looking forward to reading your play. Please email your play to oneacts@thecornerhouse.org

IN FOCUS is a joint art and photography exhibition by Meta Rocard, Alistair Lark and Gale Davies at The cornerHOUSE, Community Arts Centre, 116 Douglas Road, Surbiton, KT6 7SB. By popular demand a second Special Gala Night has been added on Thursday July 9, 7pm – 9pm

Matt Ward a highly passionate and driven NLP coach – and creative rebel expert! He will unlock your creativity to reinvigorate your creative genius!
Come join us and allow Matt to rekindle your creative side in your artistic discipline with proven tools and techniques that will guide you.
From 10am – 12 noon at Surrey House on Saturday August 1st 2015

Featuring BalletBoyz and New English Ballet Theatre

Ignition Dance Festival opens on Wednesday 3 June, 7.30pm, at the Rose Theatre with a showcase of outstanding new work from six choreographers working in the UK and internationally. Selected from a national competition, the line-up promises an evening of breathtaking dance from award-winning and notable new talent across contemporary, ballet and commercial dance styles.

With guest performances by the sensational BalletBoyz and the trail-blazing New English Ballet Theatre, this is the only night when this extraordinary talent will share the same stage.

Johnny Autin (National Conservatoire of Dance, Poitiers)

Patricia Okenwa (Rambert Dance Company)

Neus Gil Cortès (Hofesh Shechter Company)

John Ross (Matthew Bourne New Adventures Choreographer Award)

Kate Zamira Mummery (The Place and Northern School of Contemporary Dance)

This week we lost our beautiful and inspirational friend, Fran O’Brien. No-one will ever take Fran’s place. She was a VERY special lady. Kingston Arts will be supporting Fran’s family in celebrating Fran’s life and we will let you all know more about this in due course. Below is a message from Fran’s family & one of Fran’s very poignant poems.

On Thursday 16th April 2015 at 1.05pm Fran O’Brien sadly lost her battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at Princess Alice Hospice. We know she had such an impact on so many lives and touched the hearts of everyone she met. There are not enough words to describe how amazing she was.